: a binary compound of oxygen with a more electropositive element or group
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Remove the pennies, wash them off, and admire their new shiny surface (courtesy of the chemical reaction of the vinegar, salt, and copper oxide).
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Nicole Harris, Parents, 22 May 2024
But Take Note The oxide form helps make this supplement budget-friendly, but note that this form can cause gastrointestinal side effects like diarrhea in some people.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 24 Feb. 2024
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Nicole Harris, Parents, 22 May 2024
But Take Note The oxide form helps make this supplement budget-friendly, but note that this form can cause gastrointestinal side effects like diarrhea in some people.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 24 Feb. 2024
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“Oxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxide. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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oxide
noun
ox·ide
ˈäk-ˌsīd 
: a compound of oxygen with another element or a chemical group
Medical Definition
oxide
noun
ox·ide
ˈäk-ˌsīd
: a binary compound of oxygen with a more electropositive element or chemical group
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